Labor invests $4B in NT remote housing, $1B in schools, but Indigenous community violence leads to emergency and curfew in Alice Springs.

Labor's recent investments in the Northern Territory include $4B for remote housing and $1B for schools, prioritizing disadvantaged ones. Despite this, violence in Indigenous communities has become a national issue, leading to a state of emergency and a temporary nighttime curfew for under-18s in Alice Springs. These short-term plans may bring temporary relief but could face long-term challenges.

March 31, 2024
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